Category: Run
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Pat’s Run 2026 Review
Pat’s Run is more than just a race, it’s an experience. This year’s event highlighted not only performance progress, but also key lessons in preparation, pacing, and keeping things simple. If you’re new to running events, there’s a lot to take away from this one.
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Almost Skipped It… Glad I Didn’t
Wednesday morning, I decided to run a 5K time trial. I’ve been consistent with my 20 minute run a day, most days routine, but I hadn’t done many longer runs lately. With Pat’s Run (4.2 miles) coming up, I wanted to make sure I don’t lose that bit of endurance while focusing on other training.…
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Feeling Human Again
The marathon was tough on my body. This was not a surprise though I found it harder to get out and do things than I had planned. After a big event like this, I generally like to at least get out and swim, but I wasn’t feeling it.
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Everything Hurts and I’m Hungry
Yesterday was the day, it took me all day, but I kept going and put out the work I needed to complete a marathon in one go. It wasn’t fast, it wasn’t pretty, but it’s in the bag. No more putting a mental asterisk on that 26.2 sticker…
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Long Run Review and Marathon Preview
Sunday’s long run was tough. It was hotter than I expected, and I probably should’ve gotten started a little earlier. We ended up with a high of about 76°, which doesn’t sound terrible, but late in a long run it adds up fast. My target was 22 miles, my Garmin reported 22.66, there were a…